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Kaspersky Vendor Risk Assessment — Full Report

Russia-headquartered · Subject to US government restrictions

Before you share customer data with Kaspersky, your compliance team needs documented proof they can be trusted. ThirdProof investigated Kaspersky across 27 intelligence sources — here's what we found.

⚠ FedRAMP Status: Not found in the FedRAMP Marketplace. Vendors handling government data or CUI must be FedRAMP authorized.

Risk Tier
Tier 2High Risk
SOC 2
— Not Found
FedRAMP
— Not Authorized
Last Assessed
Mar 5, 2026
🟢IP Reputation: Abuse score: 0%, 0 reports🟡SSL/TLS: TLSv1.3🟢Infrastructure: 2 open ports, 0 CVEs🟢Sanctions: Clear — 5 matches checked, none confirmed
FedRAMP Status
Kaspersky is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of March 2026.
SOC 2 Status
Kaspersky has not had a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page.
Sanctions Screening
Kaspersky returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
Risk Tier
ThirdProof assigned Kaspersky a Moderate Risk tier with 88% confidence across 27 intelligence sources.

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Certification & Compliance Status

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Not Listed on FedRAMP Marketplace

Verified against FedRAMP Marketplace API as of March 2026

Organizations with federal compliance requirements should verify this directly at marketplace.fedramp.gov.

Kaspersky is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace. Kaspersky products are prohibited for use by US federal agencies under NDAA Section 1634.

27 data sources queried per assessment
Reports generated in an average of 7 minutes
SHA-256 verified for audit integrity
Deterministic risk scoring — no AI guesswork
2Tier

High Risk

Kaspersky

Vendor Risk Assessment

Confidence Score86%

Based on data availability and source coverage

22

Sources Queried

19

Sources With Data

March 5, 2026

Last Assessed

Executive Summary

AI-generated analysis for Kaspersky

Kaspersky presents a high-risk vendor profile driven by confirmed appearances across multiple international sanctions and export control lists, including the U.S.

Area Requiring Attention

Trade Consolidated Screening List (us_trade_csl), Ukraine's NSDC sanctions list, Taiwan's Strategic High-Tech Commodities list, and Poland's Ministry of Interior sanctions list — with name-verified matches across multiple Kaspersky corporate entities. These sanctions signals are compounded by well-documented government bans in the United States and Australia, and the vendor's server infrastructure resolves to a Russian IP address operated by Kaspersky Lab Switzerland GmbH. Secondary findings include a failing HTTP security header grade, 50 threat intelligence pulse references, absence of a published subprocessor list, and vendor-attested-only compliance claims for GDPR and CCPA. Taken together, the breadth and severity of the geopolitical and regulatory risk signals make this vendor unsuitable for onboarding without extraordinary legal and compliance review.

Independence Statement

All evidence underpinning this report was independently sourced from external public registries, open-source intelligence feeds, and third-party data providers without any participation or input from Kaspersky.

Investigation Findings

8 findings identified for Kaspersky

5 critical1 high2 medium
critical

Sanctions List Match — KASPERSKY

"KASPERSKY" appears on sanctions or export control lists: ua_nsdc_sanctions, us_trade_csl, ext_ru_egrul, tw_shtc, pl_mswia_sanctions. Entity name matches the vendor. Immediate review required — verify jurisdiction, registration details, and ownership before any onboarding decision.

critical

Sanctions List Match — Kaspersky Lab Uk Limited

"Kaspersky Lab Uk Limited" appears on sanctions or export control lists: tw_shtc, ext_gb_coh_psc, us_trade_csl, ext_Legal Entity Registry. Entity name matches the vendor. Immediate review required — verify jurisdiction, registration details, and ownership before any onboarding decision.

critical

Sanctions List Match — Kaspersky Lab, Inc.

"Kaspersky Lab, Inc." appears on sanctions or export control lists: us_fcc_covered_list. Entity name matches the vendor. Immediate review required — verify jurisdiction, registration details, and ownership before any onboarding decision.

critical

Sanctions List Match — Kaspersky Store Sp. z o.o.

"Kaspersky Store Sp. z o.o." appears on sanctions or export control lists: pl_mswia_sanctions. Entity name matches the vendor. Immediate review required — verify jurisdiction, registration details, and ownership before any onboarding decision.

critical

HTTP Security Grade: F

kaspersky.com received a failing grade (F) from Mozilla HTTP Observatory. This indicates serious HTTP security configuration issues.

high

Adverse Media: ransomware

1 article(s) reference significant concerns for "Kaspersky": "Kaspersky ransomware report for 2024" (Securelist)

medium

Missing Security Headers

kaspersky.com is missing 2 recommended security headers: Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options.

medium

No Public Subprocessor Page Found

No accessible subprocessor page was found for kaspersky.com. GDPR Article 28 requires data processors to maintain a list of subprocessors. Vendors with mature data governance typically publish this list.

Security Strengths

21 positive signals verified

Legal Entity Actively Registered

Business Registration

Entity Found in Regulatory Database — Kaspersky Labs Limited

Sanctions & Watchlist Screening

No Adverse Media Signals

Adverse Media Scan (Fallback)

Firmographic Data Available

Company Intelligence

Valid SSL Certificate

Domain Analysis

2 Open Ports Detected

Infrastructure Exposure

Established Domain (28+ years)

Domain Registration

Threat Intelligence Partially Available

Threat Intelligence

Tech Community Discussion: security incident

Tech Community Sentiment

Minimal Tech Community Discussion

Tech Community Sentiment

SSL/TLS Scan Pending

SSL/TLS Analysis

Certificate Transparency Unavailable

Certificate Transparency

Established Web Presence (27+ years)

Web Archive History

Domain in 50 Threat Intelligence Pulses

Threat Intelligence (OTX)

Clean IP Reputation

IP Reputation

Clean Safe Browsing Status

Malware & Phishing Check

Clean Website Scan

Website Security Scan

Certification Claimed: GDPR

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Certification Claimed: CCPA

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

Not Found as FDIC-Insured Institution

FDIC Institution Check

No SEC Enforcement Filings Found

SEC Filing Search

Recommended Actions

Steps to address findings for Kaspersky

  1. 1

    Escalate to legal counsel immediately: Obtain a formal written legal opinion on whether your organization's use of Kaspersky products is permissible under U.S. export control regulations (EAR), the U.S. Department of Commerce's September 2024 ban on Kaspersky software sales, and any applicable EU or domestic sanctions. Do not proceed with onboarding or contract renewal until this opinion is in hand.

  2. 2

    Verify current contract and software status: If Kaspersky software is already deployed in your environment, immediately determine whether it falls under the scope of the U.S. Department of Commerce's restrictions. Review the official BIS/Commerce guidance at bis.doc.gov and consult with legal counsel on remediation obligations and transition timelines.

  3. 3

    Conduct a data flow audit: Map all data currently flowing to or through Kaspersky systems, including telemetry, endpoint data, and any personal data. Determine whether this data constitutes a transfer to a sanctioned or restricted entity and assess your exposure under applicable data protection regulations.

  4. 4

    Request the vendor's Data Processing Agreement and subprocessor list: Contact Kaspersky's privacy team via kaspersky.com/privacy and request their current DPA and Article 28 subprocessor list. Set a 10-business-day response deadline. If Kaspersky cannot provide these documents, treat the gap as a material compliance failure.

  5. 5

    Evaluate alternative security vendors: Given the multi-jurisdictional sanctions designations and government bans, begin a parallel evaluation of alternative endpoint security or cybersecurity vendors that do not carry equivalent geopolitical risk. Document this evaluation as part of your vendor risk management program to demonstrate due diligence.

Intelligence Sources Queried

22 sources in this assessment

19of 22 sources returned data
IP Reputation
Threat Intelligence (OTX)
Domain Analysis
FDIC Institution Check
Business Registration
Historical Media Search
Tech Community Sentiment
Company Intelligence
Adverse Media Scan (Fallback)
HTTP Security Scan
Sanctions & Watchlist Screening
Malware & Phishing Check
SEC Filing Search
Infrastructure Exposure
Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery
Trust & Compliance Page Scan
Website Security Scan
Web Archive History
Domain Registration
Certificate Transparency
SSL/TLS Analysis
Threat Intelligence

Data Coverage Notes

Some data sources may have had limited availability during this assessment. This does not reflect negatively on the vendor.

  • External cyber risk scoring was not available for kaspersky.com; manual verification of the domain's reputation score can be performed at the URL provided in the threat intelligence finding.
  • The SSL/TLS deep analysis scan returned a pending DNS status and could not complete; a full cipher suite and certificate configuration analysis was therefore unavailable for this assessment.
  • Certificate transparency log data was unavailable due to a source error; subdomain enumeration via CT logs could not be performed.
  • Domain reputation data from one threat intelligence provider was only partially available; the assessment relies on alternative threat intelligence sources for this signal.
  • Subprocessor supply chain analysis could not be completed because no published subprocessor page was found; downstream data processor risk is unquantified.
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Vendors assessed
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What a ThirdProof assessment covers

Sanctions Screening

Is Kaspersky on any OFAC, EU, or UN sanctions list? Are any officers or affiliates flagged?

Cyber Risk Assessment

What is Kaspersky's security posture? Threat intelligence scanning, known vulnerabilities, and security header analysis.

Business Registration

Is Kaspersky a legitimately registered business entity? Corporate status, jurisdiction, and officer verification.

Adverse Media Analysis

Has Kaspersky appeared in negative news coverage? Data breaches, lawsuits, regulatory actions, and complaints.

Domain & Infrastructure

Is Kaspersky's website secure? TLS configuration, DNS hygiene, security headers, and domain age analysis.

Company Intelligence

What are Kaspersky's firmographics? Employee count, industry classification, technology stack, and corporate structure.

Trust & Compliance Verification

Does Kaspersky claim SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, or FedRAMP? ThirdProof scans trust pages for certification claims and cross-references the FedRAMP public registry for independent verification.

Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery

Who does Kaspersky depend on? ThirdProof discovers subprocessors from vendor-published pages and runs sanctions screening and safe browsing checks against each one.

Regulatory & Financial Filings

Has Kaspersky appeared in SEC enforcement filings? Is it associated with any FDIC bank failures? ThirdProof searches regulatory databases with entity verification to confirm attribution.

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Frequently asked about Kaspersky

Is Kaspersky FedRAMP authorized?+
Kaspersky is not currently listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of April 2026.
Does Kaspersky have SOC 2 Type II?+
No SOC 2 found. Kaspersky rated Moderate Risk — adverse media flagged. See all 5 findings →
Is Kaspersky on the OFAC sanctions list?+
Kaspersky returned no matches in ThirdProof's OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening as of April 2026.
What is Kaspersky's vendor risk tier?+
ThirdProof assigned Kaspersky a risk tier of Moderate Risk with 88% confidence based on assessment across 27 intelligence sources as of April 2026.
Can I get an auto-filled security questionnaire for Kaspersky?+
Yes. Every ThirdProof investigation of Kaspersky produces two deliverables: an audit-ready risk report and a 133-question security questionnaire pre-filled with evidence from 27 independent sources. The questionnaire is mapped to SIG, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS and 9 other frameworks — answered without sending Kaspersky a single email or waiting for a vendor response.
Is Kaspersky safe to use as a vendor?+
Kaspersky is a security vendor that handles organizational data. Safety depends on their current security posture, certification status, and how they handle your specific data. ThirdProof automates this evaluation across 27 intelligence sources — sanctions databases (OFAC, EU, UN), business registration verification, adverse media scanning, and cyber risk assessment — producing a deterministic risk tier with confidence score plus an auto-filled security questionnaire. Run a free investigation to see Kaspersky's full risk profile.
Does Kaspersky have SOC 2 certification?+
No SOC 2 found. Kaspersky rated Moderate Risk — adverse media flagged. See all 5 findings →
Has Kaspersky had any data breaches?+
Data breach history is an important signal for any vendor, particularly security platforms like Kaspersky that handle organizational data. ThirdProof's adverse media analysis searches multiple news APIs and public records for data breaches, security incidents, lawsuits, regulatory enforcement actions, and financial distress signals. Each finding is linked to its original source with severity classification.
Is Kaspersky on any sanctions lists?+
Sanctions screening is standard due diligence for security vendors. ThirdProof screens Kaspersky against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives. If Kaspersky or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers automatic escalation to the highest risk tier.
How do I assess Kaspersky for vendor risk?+
Assessing Kaspersky as a security vendor involves verifying SOC 2 Type II and applicable industry standards compliance, reviewing their subprocessor chain, and checking sanctions exposure. ThirdProof automates this across 27 intelligence sources in an average of 7 minutes — no questionnaires or vendor participation required. Your first 5 investigations are free.
How long does a ThirdProof assessment take?+
A ThirdProof assessment completes in an average of 7 minutes. 27 intelligence sources are queried in parallel — sanctions databases, business registries, threat intelligence feeds, certificate transparency logs, and more. The result is a deterministic risk tier with confidence score and audit-ready PDF report.
Is ThirdProof free?+
ThirdProof offers 5 free vendor assessments with no credit card required. Each assessment includes the full report — risk tier, confidence score, individual findings, executive summary, and PDF export. Paid plans start at $399/month for teams that need ongoing vendor monitoring.
Can I use a ThirdProof report as SOC 2 audit evidence?+
Yes. ThirdProof reports are designed to satisfy SOC 2 CC9.2 (vendor risk management) requirements. Each report includes SHA-256 integrity verification, methodology disclosure, source attribution for every finding, and AI content labeling. Auditors can independently verify the report's authenticity and trace each finding to its original source.
How is ThirdProof different from a security questionnaire?+
Security questionnaires require vendor participation, take weeks, and produce self-reported answers. ThirdProof queries 27 independent intelligence sources — no vendor involvement needed. Risk tiers are assigned by a deterministic rules engine (not AI opinion), and every finding links to its original source. You get an audit-ready report in an average of 7 minutes instead of waiting weeks for a questionnaire response.

Kaspersky is in your vendor stack. Can you prove you assessed them?

SOC 2 CC9.2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and CMMC all require documented vendor due diligence — not just knowing the answer, but having audit-ready evidence you verified it. Most compliance teams can't produce that documentation on demand.

ThirdProof investigates Kaspersky across 27 intelligence sources in an average of 7 minutes — sanctions screening, cyber posture, SOC 2 verification, FedRAMP status, and more. Every investigation produces two deliverables: an audit-ready risk report and an auto-filled security questionnaire your prospects and auditors expect to see.

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